PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Williams (ranked 144 p4p, 268 weight class) and Gemellus Axius (ranked 4 p4p, 16 weight class). Axius has chosen Off The Grid - Kanye West as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Williams
vs
Axius

175 cm
38
135
39 - 20 - 1

175 cm
37
137
30 - 21 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)
HELLBENT

SynCity Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gemellus Axius!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams slips a straight right by Axius.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Axius's shoulder, as Axius tries to avoid the shot.
Axius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Axius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Axius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Axius lands with a shot to the body.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams cracks Axius with a good jab.
Axius throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams slips a straight right by Axius.
Williams punishes Axius's body with a nice straight punch.
Axius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Axius!
An inside leg kick from Axius misses.
Axius staying out of range there.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Axius.
A big left from Williams misses.
Axius throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Axius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Axius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Axius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
We've been informed that Axius has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Axius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axius lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Axius throws a poor cross that misses
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Axius misses with a wild body shot.
Axius swinging wildly here.
Axius moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Axius takes one to the chin there.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Axius misses with a straight left.
Williams slips under a jab from Axius.
Williams throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Axius saw that one coming.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Axius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Axius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Axius saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Axius throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axius defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Axius is predictable there
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axius looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Axius as he connects with a hook.
Axius looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Axius appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Axius throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Axius throws a lazy head kick
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axius moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Axius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Axius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axius thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Axius on the side of the head.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Axius throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams clobbers Axius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Axius is predictable there
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Axius.
Axius throws a nice head kick!
Williams missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axius throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Axius tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a hook to the side of Axius's head but Axius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Axius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Axius moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Axius tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Axius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams with a hook.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius scores with a nice strike.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Axius finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Williams misses the jab.
Axius moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Axius throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wayne Williams will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Williams misses with a hook. Axius ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axius. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axius defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Axius doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Axius tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Axius connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Axius slips a jab from Williams.
Axius throws a big shot that misses.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Axius connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Axius looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Axius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Axius tries a quick counter leg kick but Williams is wise to it.
A jab from Williams misses.
Wayne Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Axius.
Axius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Williams throws a hook but Axius blocks it.
Axius feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Axius might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Williams has got the better of the exchanges.
Axius slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Axius.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws a hook but Axius avoids it easily.
Axius misses with a looping left.
Williams throws a body punch but Axius moves out of range.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Axius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Williams scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Axius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses the jab.
Axius throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Axius misses with the combination.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Axius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams lunges at Axius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Axius's hand.
Axius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Axius lands a head shot.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Axius misses.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams slips a straight right by Axius.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.
Axius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Williams misses.
Axius misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axius moves away from the strike by Williams.
Axius unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Axius.
Axius's corner calls for a 1-2. Axius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Axius tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Axius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Axius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
Axius follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Axius looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Axius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Axius misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Axius moves out of range of the strikes.
Axius tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Axius misses.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Axius throws a leg kick that misses.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Axius moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Axius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axius tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams slips under a jab from Axius.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Axius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axius misses with a straight left.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Axius slips under a jab.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Axius.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Axius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Axius misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Axius flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.
Danga de danga de dang - Axius scores with a four punch combination!
Axius throws a body kick that misses.
Williams is looking to counter with a body kick.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Williams dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Williams misses with a jab to the body
and Axius counters with an outside leg kick.
Axius throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Axius drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Axius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Axius throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams with a nice cross.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams checks the leg kick.
Williams lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius misses with an uppercut.
Axius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams slips a straight right by Axius.
Axius misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Axius.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axius tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams moves away from the strike by Axius.
Axius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Axius's head backwards.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Axius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Axius.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Axius moved out of range nicely.
Axius walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Axius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Axius moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Axius defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Axius releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Axius counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius misses with a shot to the body
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Axius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams throws the left hand but Axius avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Axius misses.
Nice body punch from Axius.
Axius avoids the head kick by Williams.
Axius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Axius throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Axius throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Axius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Axius finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Axius throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Axius slips under a jab.
It seemed like Axius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Axius.
A telegraphed right hand from Axius misses the target.
Axius missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axius sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Axius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Axius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axius checks a low kick from Williams.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Axius!
Axius digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Axius slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Axius to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Axius moves away and avoids it.
Axius is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Axius misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Axius counters with a thumping low kick.
Axius throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Jab, jab by Axius - just one landing.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Axius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
Axius lands with a kick to the ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Axius misses the target.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Axius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gemellus Axius just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Axius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams lands with an overhand left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Axius!
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Axius throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Axius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Axius's belly button to the back.
Williams moves out of range as Axius strikes.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Axius misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
It seemed like Axius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.
Axius blocks a jab.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Axius throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
A big left from Axius misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams lands with a straight right. Axius didn't see that one coming.
Williams throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
Axius throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Axius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Axius.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Axius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Axius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws a hook but Axius avoids it easily.
Axius slips a jab from Williams.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams throws a hook but Axius avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Axius - just one landing.
Axius slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams throws a hook but Axius avoids it easily.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Axius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Axius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axius misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Axius.
Williams misses the jab.
Axius misses the jab.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Axius saw that one coming.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Axius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Axius.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Axius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Axius can pounce on him.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Axius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Axius misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Axius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axius throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Williams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Axius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Axius is out of range.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Axius counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Axius slips the punch.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Axius misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axius lands with a nice body punch.
Axius punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice inside leg kick there by Axius. That's going to slow Williams down.
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Williams misses.
Axius now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams throws a hook but Axius avoids it easily.
Axius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axius counters with a body kick.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Axius should have avoided that one.
Axius swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Axius throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wayne Williams will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams slips a straight right by Axius.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Axius.
Axius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Axius's head.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Axius looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Axius looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Axius lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams cracks Axius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Axius throws out a powerful jab.
Axius just misses with a punch to the body.
Axius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axius is looking to score with low kicks.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Williams throws a right hand that Axius ducks under and follows up with a left that Axius also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Axius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Axius.
Axius throws a head kick that misses.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A telegraphed right hand from Axius misses the target.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Axius lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Williams connects with a right hand. Axius shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axius counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axius throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Axius manages to avoid it.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Axius.
Williams appears to be looking for a big counter.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axius in his tracks.
Axius takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axius thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Axius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axius misses with a wild body shot.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab from Williams.
Axius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Axius cracks Williams with a good jab.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Axius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Axius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Axius misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Axius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Axius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Axius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Axius moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Axius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Axius circles away quickly and effectively.
Axius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axius throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Axius scores with a nice body kick.
Axius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Axius tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams with a jab.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Axius throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams slips a straight right by Axius.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axius slips under a jab.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Axius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axius.
Williams misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Axius.
A jab from Williams misses.
Axius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a head kick but Axius moves out of range.
Axius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wayne Williams!
Wayne Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.